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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1907
Page
6
Justice Fitzgerald warned jurors at 11 o clock Friday they must stay on the case. He left home at 11 40 Thursday night to return Friday morning unless summoned. A noon recess drew crowds of over 5 000 to the courthouse as authorities deployed reserves to maintain order around the building.
A mail package apparently containing dynamite exploded while being emptied at the St Louis postoffice. Clerk John G. Bayer lost part of a finger and thumb as the blast destroyed all but the fragment "Independence, Me" on the address. In New York F Marion Crawford, author, returns from abroad for a two month stay.
Austin reports the Santa Fe merger measure cleared the governor's veto amid tense sessions. Conferees reached agreement on the textbook bill and automatic tax bill with the text book board to include a mix of teachers and superintendents. The veto was defeated by a vote of 88 to 25 as lawmakers extended the session to noon.
Several Houston wine and wholesale firms affected by the cotton futures law depart the city seeking states with greater business freedom. The exodus includes associates of H. & B. Beer Wisner & Co Hayward Vick & Co and another local firm, signaling broader impact on local commerce.
A Denison report says many black hoboes harass northbound trains. Trainmen arm with revolvers to deter riders. A branded shooter who killed a tramp was indicted in Indian Territory and later discharged by the company. Trainmen face discharge if tramps ride.
The document records Texas Governor T. M. Campbell calling a special session, noting items to be considered under section 40, article 3 of the state constitution. It closes with the governor’s signature and seal dated April 12, 1907.
Telegrams from twenty famine districts report conditions worsening in Shanghai as relief networks expand. The Chinese government and people have donated over four million dollars, with foreign contributions adding five hundred thousand. Missionaries and Confucianists, Catholics, and Protestants coordinate distributions. Telegraphs carry free messages and ships transport supplies to sufferers amid severe hunger.
A cablegram from Managua reported by Fruit Dispatch officials says Honduras president Bonilla surrendered to Nicaraguan forces. The message, signed by Zelaya, offers no details beyond the surrender occurred early Thursday and notes Bonilla had been bottled up in Port Amapala after his flight from Choluteca.
In Austin on April 12 the Texas House adopted resolutions praising Burleson Hulen and Phelps for recovering 375 418 from the Federal government for frontier protection pre Civil War and voted on bills including destryction of chattel mortgages after a period and enabling city councils to regulate water rates. Speaks Love received three gifts including a gold watch a gold chain and an Elk pin while the clock was set back to sign bills. The Santa Fe merger bill became effective in ninety days after a veto override. The railroad commission announced a hearing for May 21 to consider higher rail side tracks and terminals across major cities including Dallas Fort Worth Denison Sherman Waco Austin San Antonio Houston Beaumont Hillsboro and Cleburne.
Rev George Vandewater urged pastors to address social issues in sermons but warned against becoming fad driven. He cited Paul as example of balance while preaching in the twenty fifth annual Protestant Episcopal church congress in New Orleans on April 12.
El Paso April 12 Engine 801 of the Mexican Central freight blew up at Sanz while standing killing fireman Jesus Uranga and coal passer Sabine Rodriguez.
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